ALLAN L. SEIFERT, Ph.D.
Warren,OH
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 15 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Operations
TNT Conquest
05.2023 - Current
- With exceptional skills in cultivating client/customer relations through the provision of extensive industry expertise, product knowledge, and best-in-class service
- Demonstrates strengths in building and capitalizing on positive partnerships with key stakeholders and vendors to drive brand equity and influence sales growth
- Experienced in researching and analyzing data to formulate strategies and initiatives that drive growth in achieving revenue objectives
- Drives the success of regional programs through strategic leadership, analysis, and forecasting of trends.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Mentorship Program School of Doctoral Studies
University of Phoenix Remote
04.2023 - Current
- Developed Safety Team Leads in all Departments
- Developed a Standardized workflow
- Developed Standard Work and Process Confirmation with Direct Reports
- Developed a detailed HR standard workflow.
- Developed Standardized work SOP’s
- Pilot Plant ISO 45001
- College of Doctoral Studies
- Pilot Program initiated by University of Phoenix to address inefficiencies in the graduation rates of Doctoral Students
- Apply lessons learned in academic journey to next wave of Doctoral Students
- Aligned with the Committee Chair and Committee members to assist Doctoral Students through their journey
- Work remotely one on one with Doctoral Students on feedback, constructive criticism and alignment with Doctoral goals
- Assigned to second year Doctoral Students to remove barriers, listen, and provide relevant feedback to their success and progression through the program.
- Established and supported positive educational environment for student learning.
- Established and communicated clear learning objectives and expectations to students.
- Devised lesson plans reflecting student educational, cultural and language diversity.
- Created lesson plans and made adjustments based on overall class performance throughout year.
Operations Manager/Finished Product Manager
Ardagh Group
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Exceeded budgeted EBITDA consecutive years
- 1 Global Safety Record .39 ARAR through collaboration and teamwork
- Developed Safety Team Leads in all Departments
- Exceeded global standards on T2 Job Changes
- Developed Standard Work and Process Confirmation with Direct Reports
- Met and exceeded COPQ goals in consecutive years
- Reduced Union Grievances in consecutive years through communication, collaboration, and proactive approach to shop floor problems
- Led a Spirits plant to outperform three (3) beer plants
- Led three (3) SMED projects on CE maintenance still in place today
- Received Tito’s Quality Award for FY 2022
- Food Safety back-up Team Leader for Food Safety and HAACP
- Pilot Plant ISO 45001.
Unit Plant Manager
Owens-Illinois
01.2017 - 08.2018
- Lead, coordinate and plan all activities in the plant
- Developed Standard Work and Process Confirmation for all Direct Reports
- All departments within the Muskogee Plant directly report to the Unit Plant Manager
- Forecast tons, and budgets with a variance of plus or minus .03 percent
- Directly responsible for all day-to-day operations in the Muskogee Plant
- Customer focused and data driven for results
- Improved efficiencies over 2 percent through Process Improvements and Lean Manufacturing to support the wins
- Visual boards in Forming and Selecting with up-to-date KPI's for the entire team to meet goals
- Directly responsible for Labor Management and all 3 local unions
- Responsible for New Product Development in our organization
- Four new products with PTM efficiencies greater than 90%
- Mentoring direct reports with Cognitive Skills and training
- Most Improved Job Change Score Quarter 2 within Owens-Illinois
- Most Improved Job Change Score Quarter 3 within Owens-Illinois
- Gold medal B-1 Line PTM 95.6% 2017.
Human Resources Manager
Owens-Illinois
02.2016 - 01.2017
- Met all 2016 HR KPI’s in six (6) months
- Lead, communicate and coordinate the different departments on all Policy and Procedure updates
- Directly lead all Labor Management Meetings with our five (5) Local Unions both GMP, AMD and USW
- Implemented Manufacturing Organization Excellence
- Provided over 200 hours of Leadership training in Quarter 2
- Developed Standard Work for all Human Resources Functions, best practice in use today
- GEMBA instituted and in use today
- LSW implemented and in use today
- Developed Shop Floor KPI's and drove FML from 23% down to 9% using best practices to eliminate abuse
- Collaborate with Global Process Improvement Team to address areas of opportunity in Quality, Job Change and Training.
Change Coordinator/Process Improvement Specialist
Owens Illinois
02.2015 - 02.2016
- Lead, communicate, coordinate, and build consensus between departments during product/job changes
- 31% Improvement JCI 12 since hire date
- Process Improvements made include GEMBA walks, process confirmation, standardized work, KANBAN
- Lead team to a 67% score (2nd highest in company) on Manufacturing Fundamentals standardized Job Change scorecard
- Won most improved efficiency Job Changes corporate wide in Quarter 1 and Quarter 2, 2015
- Rated second highest Job Change efficiency average in Quarter 2, 2015
- Implemented Process Confirmation Muskogee Plant.
Operations Team Leader
Owens Corning
03.2012 - 02.2015
- WUCS NE Project: $25K Savings first quarter
- Successful implementation of Layered Process Audits
- Strong Performer 2013 and 2014, rated 115% Bonus
- Led and Completed FI/Kaizen on LTT Processes Plant Wide to facilitate a Zero Injury Culture
- NE Project, Pull Rollers-Savings of $11,000 Last Month, Reduction in Waste, and Increase Plant NE
- Focused Improvement/Kaizen Facilitator
- TPM initiator in Operations
- 5S-lead the initiative to achieve our desired level of 4 by the end of 2014
- Assigned to facilitate leadership training in Operations
- Lead, supervise, communicate, and implement safety initiatives to create a zero-safety culture
- Lead, supervise, communicate, and implement quality initiatives to eliminate customer quality issues
- Lead, supervise and communicate Owens policy and procedures to a diverse and unique workforce
- Create an open and inclusive workplace, free of harassment
- Train, teach and coach employees the mission and goals of Owens Corning
- Communicate concerns and issues with ALT (Amarillo Leadership Team) to ensure issues are effectively resolved, in the Owens way
- Process all pertinent local, and global issues with my team
- Process OHSA standards to ensure understanding and compliance with applicable codes
- Communicate, and coordinate 5’s improvement and sustainment efforts
- 1 QNM the last 2 quarters, and a mechanical issue was the culprit in this QNM
- Provide guidance and instruction to the team regarding the proper procedures to complete their duties
- Communicate changes as they arise, with a focus on the individual and their responsibility to the change efforts
- Investigate complaints, and issues and communicate the results to ALT for the most appropriate method for resolve
- Maintain accurate personnel information, coach train, and execute corrective action when appropriate
Education
Doctor of Organizational Leadership - undefined
University of Phoenix Phoenix
2022
Master of Public Administration - undefined
Keller Graduate School of Management
2008
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Muskingum College
1986
Skills
- Resource Utilization
- Product Availability
- Operational Efficiency
- Develop Hygiene Programs
- Continuous Improvement Process
- Business Operations
- Hiring and Retention
- Equipment Efficiency
- Organizational Structure
Affiliations
Advisory Board Trumbull Correctional Institution.
Treasurer-Correctional Accreditation Association of Ohio is a statewide training and technical support organization for correctional professionals.
American Corrections Association-Associate member for twenty years.
North Central Regional Director of Correctional Accreditation Manager’s Association
Member of Trumbull County Safety Committee.
Timeline
General Manager of Operations
TNT Conquest
05.2023 - Current
Mentorship Program School of Doctoral Studies
University of Phoenix Remote
04.2023 - Current
Operations Manager/Finished Product Manager
Ardagh Group
08.2018 - 05.2023
Unit Plant Manager
Owens-Illinois
01.2017 - 08.2018
Human Resources Manager
Owens-Illinois
02.2016 - 01.2017
Change Coordinator/Process Improvement Specialist
Owens Illinois
02.2015 - 02.2016
Operations Team Leader
Owens Corning
03.2012 - 02.2015
Doctor of Organizational Leadership - undefined
University of Phoenix Phoenix
Master of Public Administration - undefined
Keller Graduate School of Management
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Muskingum College